Housing & Real Estate — McHenry, Illinois
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 11,671 |
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| Occupied | 11,547 |
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| Vacant | 124 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 8,473 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 3,074 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $266,500 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$324,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,508/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $6,456/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | moderate |
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| Rent as % of Income | 21.0% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 40.4% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 751 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 2,540 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 2,333 |
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| Built before 1960 | 1,781 |
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| Median Year Built | 1988 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
